Safety And Rules Of The Road For Bicycle Commuting

You Can Smile When You Pass The Gas Pump, Some Of The Many Benefits And Pleasures Of Riding Your Bike To Work, How To Save Money And Enjoy Doing It

Before you leap on your 10 speed and head out for work, check out your route. Have someone else drive your car and look for hazards and trouble spots. We reccomend checking out the "Bicycle Commuting Tips" link above. Although it is a California website most of the information will apply any where. Be sure and bookmark this page before you leave.

Many people live so far from work that they are locked in to driving whether they want to or not. They think they cannot be bike commuters. It is possible to load your bike onto some city busses, (Perhaps trains too?) You can take the bus to a point within easy riding distance, or perhaps you can ride it right too work.

Keep in mind that bicycles are serious transportation. In many third world countries they are the major form of transport. There are a handfull of european cities that have incorporated bike routes into their road systems. We need to tell our local government leaders that they need to make our public roadways more bicycle friendly.

Bike commuting is not an option for everyone. In Destin people have ridden their bikes to work for years even before there was an energy crisis. Destin is a small town and you can ride most of the year. Summers are a bit unpleasant, but the hardy local folks manage OK.

If you live in a small town or in an area that has good bike paths you may be able to commute to work yourself. Don't forget that it rains from time to time, and bikes do break down. Check out the California website, and be sure you are prepared.

Aside from the savings in fuel costs, and the health benefits involved, bicycles are fun. It is neat to ride through a neighborhood you are familar with and see all of the things you missed in your car. Remember the feeling of freedom you had when you got your first bike as a kid? It's still there to enjoy. Our new bikes are a lot more efficient than the one you had as a kid.

There are some major benefits to be gained from bicycle commuting. You will be helping reduce pollution, reduce our trade deficit, save yourself a hundred bucks or so a week in gasoline, and enjoy a healthier life. Perhaps the Arabs have done us a favor? Check out our commuting bicycles.

Don't forget to push for some protected bicycle routes in your area.

We have some light weight high tech bicycles that are just right for bicycle riding or commuting. Visit our Island Sports Shop Website.